Tallapoosa County's 2026 population is estimated at 40,679, reflecting a -0.02% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tallapoosa County is the 30th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 41,480 and has grown -1.93% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.6 years
Female: 46.3 years
Male: 44.8 years
There are 32,721 adults, (9,534 of whom are seniors) in Tallapoosa County.
Female: 20,972 (51.2%)
Male: 19,966 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Tallapoosa County includes 68.04% White, 23.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,854 | 68.04% |
| Black or African American | 9,587 | 23.42% |
| Two or more races | 2,617 | 6.39% |
| Other race | 518 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 260 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.25% |
Tallapoosa County 's average per capita income is $41,554. Household income levels show a median of $59,356. The poverty rate stands at 16.32%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,871 | - |
| Families | $73,563 | $94,002 |
| Households | $59,356 | $78,535 |
| Non Families | $28,670 | $46,866 |
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